Honor... In The Insignificant.

 As I continued to reflect throughout the day yesterday, on the message of greatness and servanthood and the understanding of what's involved in the process, I remembered the word, menial.

Servants do "whatever."

Whatever is required.
Whatever is necessary.
Whatever needs to be done.
Whatever is asked

Often lacking in importance.
Often lacking in glory.
Often lacking in recognition.
Often lacking in support and resources.

Seemingly never-ending.
Seemingly never appreciated
Seemingly never good enough
Seemingly never what I would like, hope, or desire.

We all dream of greatness. Of Aspirations. Of Hope.
To be people of significance.
To be people of influence.
To be people of accomplishment.

And in the midst of all of that, life. The everyday responsibilities. The menial. The mundane. The to-do list, chore-list and next-project around the house list. Help clean-up. Help with kids homework.

Life goes on. As does ministry. And the nagging sense that there is more... that we can't seem to get to because of the "stuff" for which we must continue to work at, just in an effort to maintain.

Yet, there is honor to be found, in faithful service to the "insignificant".
It's what propels us to the possibility of being able to serve in a seemingly, more-significant way.

So, pray this #associatePastorTuesday, for those struggling in their service and role in life and in ministry. For those feeling overwhelmed by the mundane and insignificant, may God strengthen their hearts and minds afresh. For those broken and weary, from seemingly lack-luster "results" from their work and dedication, may God comfort them with the promise that His Word will not return void; that their service is not in vain. May God provide sovereignly for those frustrated by a lack of support, resources and encouragement. Pray the power and comfort of the Holy Spirit would refresh and revive their spirits... for what we feel insignificant, God places great value.

Whatever we do,
May we do as unto the Lord.
For His Glory.
Regardless of the value we ascribe the "insignificant".

- PNC

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